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Neolithic Revolution

The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural settlements, starting around 10,000 B.C. in the Fertile Crescent.

Fertile Crescent

Region including parts of Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey, recognized as an early hearth of agriculture.

Subsistence Farming

A farming system that aims to produce enough food for the farmer's family and immediate community, with little surplus for sale.

Shifting Cultivation (Slash-and-Burn)

A traditional agricultural method where farmers clear a forest area by cutting down trees and burning vegetation before rotating cultivation to allow soil recovery.

Industrial Agriculture

Agriculture that is highly industrialized and mechanized, focused on efficiency and productivity.

Precision Agriculture

An advanced farming approach using GPS technology, drones, and sensors to monitor and manage crops effectively.

Greenhouse Farming

A controlled-environment agriculture method that utilizes climate control to grow crops year-round.

Green Revolution

A transformational agricultural project in the 20th century focused on increasing food production through modern technology and methods.

Norman Ernest Borlaug

Known as the 'Father of the Green Revolution,' he was an agricultural scientist who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in alleviating world hunger.

Positive Effects of the Green Revolution

Includes increased food production, reduced food prices, and limited deforestation.

Negative Effects of the Green Revolution

Includes harmful impacts on land and health, higher production costs, and extinction of indigenous crop varieties.